Diferentes métodos de muda forzada y su influencia en los parámetros productivos zootécnicos en gallinas ponedoras.

Abstract

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of different forced molting methods on productive parameters in laying hens. The data for this study were collected through literature review on digital platforms. The study was comparative, using Excel to graph results. The most relevant results indicate that the conventional method had a greater effect on molt induction in the weight loss variable because it recorded the maximum body weight loss (28%); the method of addition of animal fat recorded the highest percentage (98.20%) in the production variable; and finally, the corn diet recorded the best egg weight (65g) in the egg weight variable. Therefore, it is concluded that in Ecuador, there are several forced molting methods in commercial laying hens, and each one of them will be adapted to the economic reality of each farmer, taking into account the productive performance of the first laying period because it is a decision making parameter when subjecting a flock to forced molt in which it is expected to obtain a significant postmolt productive performance to obtain the highest postmolt egg quality and quantity and more profits; the cost-benefit ratio was $2.2